A water-type trainer who specializes in dragon-type water.

Chapter 297 The Fifth Member

When the competition ball sucked Gyarados into it, it fell into the water with a "plop". Amidst the ripples, the ball trembled and shook violently on the water, as if the trapped Gyarados was struggling with all its might.

Time passed slowly in the tense atmosphere, and every second seemed to be stretched out. Zhang Heng and the Pokémon held their breath, their eyes fixed on the competition ball floating on the water.

Finally, a crisp "click" sound resounded throughout the cave, like a horn of victory, announcing that Gyarados had been successfully subdued.

After all, Gyarados not only fell into a dormant state, but also suffered considerable damage from Milotic's continuous Freeze Ray. It is reasonable for it to be captured under such circumstances.

"Swamp Leaping Fish, bring the ball back to me." Zhang Heng came back to his senses and said to the Swamp Leaping Fish beside him.

The swamp jumper heard the command and without hesitation, it dove into the pool like a cannonball. It swayed nimbly beneath the surface like a well-trained diver, quickly swimming towards the location of the competition ball.

After reaching the target, the swamp-leaping fish picked up the competition ball, turned quickly, broke out of the water, swam back to Zhang Heng, and handed the ball steadily to him.

"Thanks, Swampert." Zhang Heng said to Swampert with a smile, and then used the system ability to check the attribute panel of Gyarados.

Pokémon Name: Gyarados

Attributes: Water, Flying

Level: 52 (quasi-king power)

Potential: King

Looking at the data before him, Zhang Heng felt very calm. Although this was a wild Pokémon with the potential to reach the Elite level, for him, the Elite level was just the starting point of his future journey.

In his plan, if a Pokémon is not extremely rare, it is difficult to arouse his desire to capture it.

However, Zhang Heng intervened in this battle not to capture Gyarados, but because he did not want his appearance to lead to the death of a king-level Pokémon.

After all, if it weren't for him, Milotic might have already lost his life, let alone the chance to challenge Gyarados and win.

He gently stroked the competition ball in his hand and muttered to himself, "Don't worry, you will have a better home, and better conditions than here."

Zhang Heng then placed the competition ball back into the bag at his waist and turned to Milotic, saying, "Now that your goal has been achieved, you've secured a living space for your companions. However, this area of ​​water no longer has a manager. I hope that under your leadership, this area can return to its former joyous days, where all water-type Pokémon coexisted equally."

After saying that, he pulled out the Competition Ball he had used to capture Milotic from his waist. Then, he took out the Pokémon Pokedex.

Zhang Heng was like a walking encyclopedia, rarely using his Pokémon Guide. But at certain moments, like now, it was indispensable. Like binding, capturing Pokémon eggs, or the moment he planned to release a Milotic.

After Zhang Heng set the relevant options in the atlas, he scanned the competition ball and instantly released the binding between it and Milotic.

Minas suddenly felt that the connection with the Poké Ball in Zhang Heng's hand was cut off, and he fell into a brief confusion, his eyes full of confusion and puzzlement.

Although Zhang Heng was reluctant to let go, after all, Milotic was an excellent champion-level Pokémon and would be of great help to his future adventures.

But this was the real world, not a game, and he had to consider the Pokémon's own wishes. If he had forced a capture, he would have already captured Milotic before. Why would he need a Race Ball? So Zhang Heng had already made plans to release it.

Because he went against the Pokémon's wishes, both its intimacy and obedience would be greatly reduced in the future. This was something Zhang Heng absolutely did not want to see. In his heart, every Pokémon was a living individual.

"Mienshao, live well here and protect your companions." Zhang Heng suppressed his reluctance, forced a smile, and said gently.

Then, he turned around and snapped his fingers. The Swamp Leap first looked at his master's leaving figure, then looked back at Milotic, "Gela?" Although confused, he still followed Zhang Heng out of the cave, ready to embark on the journey home.

Milotic was also filled with sadness. Its thoughts were involuntarily drawn back to the day when it was defeated by Gyarados.

At that time, it was defeated miserably, sinking to the bottom of the sea, and its life was in danger. Just when it thought it was about to die, Zhang Heng's voice was like a bright light in the abyss, guiding it in the direction.

Later in the medical room, Zhang Heng stayed with it all night, keeping a close eye on its condition.

Afterwards, under the guidance of the singing of the Mienshao, the newly born sea lion, this little guy hatched from the eggshell, gave it the courage to live again.

In order to help it regain its spirit of strength, Zhang Heng also took it to the sea for special training. After repeated battles, repeated mastery of skills, and breakthroughs in its own abilities, it finally returned here and helped it defeat Gyarados, fulfilling its wish and gaining living space for its companions.

But when the goal was achieved, Milotic always felt empty inside.

At this moment, its companions seemed to see what it was thinking. A larger chouchou fish suddenly jumped up and crashed into the Minas, making a "kuo-kuo" sound, as if to say, "Go ahead if you want to. We support you."

Milotic looked at his companion beside him and instantly understood the deep meaning. He left behind the item he had been carrying, the Beautiful Scales, which was the key item for the evolution of Smellyfish into Milotic, and turned away.

In an instant, Milotic swayed its graceful body and chased after Zhang Heng with all its might, leaving a long ripple on the water, which was its trajectory towards Zhang Heng.

Zhang Heng had already reached the shore of Mist Island and released the Magikarp and the Giant Flying Fish. Crouching before the Golden Magikarp, Zhang Heng spoke softly with a gentle expression, "Thank you for your hard work, Magikarp. Could you please take me off this island?"

However, Magikarp's eyes were dull, staring straight behind Zhang Heng.

Zhang Heng thought the golden carp still missed its home on Mist Island and was reluctant to leave. Just as he was about to speak a few more words of persuasion, a gentle chirp suddenly came from behind him.

"Wuh-huh~"

Zhang Heng turned his head suddenly and saw the slender and elegant figure of Milotic sliding on the sand. Its moist skin made it not good at walking on such land. The sunlight shining on its milky white skin reflected a dreamy light.

Milotic waved its tail and slid quickly to Zhang Heng's side, rubbing his arm affectionately, its eyes full of attachment and reluctance.

"Mienshao, why are you here? Your friends..." Zhang Heng was surprised and happy, with a hint of doubt in his words.

Milotic made a soft chirp, rubbed its head against Zhang Heng's palm, and then rubbed his shoulder bag, as if to express its desire to be conquered again.

At this time, the Swampert on the side jumped up excitedly, shouting "Gragla", obviously very happy about the arrival of Milotic.

A warm feeling surged in Zhang Heng's heart. He knew what the appearance of Milotic meant. This was the choice it made according to its heart.

Without further hesitation, he quickly reached into his bag and pulled out his Poké Ball, a pink-based healing ball.

This healing ball shimmers with a soft luster in the sunlight, and the patterns on the ball seem to flow with the energy of life.

Under the expectant gaze of Mienshao, Zhang Heng aimed the healing ball at it. In an instant, a soft pink light shot out from the healing ball, enveloping Mienshao.

Mienshao didn't resist, meekly allowing itself to be enveloped by the light. With a slight humming sound, Mienshao transformed into a beam of light and was sucked into the healing ball.

The healing ball shook gently twice in Zhang Heng's hand, and then it calmed down steadily, symbolizing that this capture was recognized by both parties.

Zhang Heng paused briefly before opening the healing ball again. Instantly, a soft pink light flashed, and Milotic reappeared before him.

Thanks to the magical healing effect of the Healing Ball, the scars on Milotic's body left by the previous battle with Gyarados have completely disappeared.

Zhang Heng slowly stretched out his hand and gently stroked Milotic's body, quietly activating his water control power.

As this mysterious power surged, a bridge of communication was built between Zhang Heng and Mienshao in their hearts.

"From now on, let's embark on a new journey together." Zhang Heng carefully put the healing ball back into his bag and whispered to Milotic.

Afterwards, Zhang Heng took the subdued Milotic, as well as Swampert, Magikarp and Skunk, and prepared to board the Skunk to leave the island.